How far is Chiefland, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Chiefland, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chiefland and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chiefland and Jacksonville.
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Start on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Rodgers Boulevard
10.3 mi · 15 min · Rodgers Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Trenton Boulevard
40.8 mi · 56 min · Northeast Trenton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Southwest Main Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Main Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Baya Drive
735 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Baya Drive
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Continue on Southeast Baya Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Baya Drive
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Continue on Baya Avenue
1361 ft · 29 sec · Baya Avenue
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Turn right onto East US Highway 90
17.9 mi · 24 min · East US Highway 90
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
2418 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chiefland and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northeast Trenton Boulevard
Turn right onto Northeast Trenton Boulevard
40.8 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chiefland and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chiefland to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Chiefland and 57.1 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Chiefland and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chiefland and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 93.32 mi (150.19 km).
#1 Chiefland
City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,195 |
| Coordinates | 29.4749600, -82.8598400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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